We’re welcoming our newest DT members and today we’re finding a little more about Katie Berberich.

Here’s what she has to say about herself…

“My name is Katie, I am English although I live in The Netherlands due to my husbands work. I look after my 2 beautiful children during the day and once they are in bed I enter into my crafty little world! I am so passionate about craft, it has taken over my life. I enjoy all types from cardmaking, scrapping, to silk painting. I love colours and I have many different styles. I love to design projects and the actual creating part is an added extra. Other than crafts i also love baking and i’m a huge fan of photography. My camera is constantly on the go! I am inspired by many things although my children are my main source of inspiration.”

Here are a couple of pieces of Katie’s work…

Lisa x

After lots of thought, some great applicants and looking through lots of brilliant projects, we finally have our new Design Team!

Adding to our current team of Deanne, Karen & Myself (Lisa) are…

Norma Kennedy

& Katie Berberich

Welcome to the team ladies! We’ll be finding lots more about the ladies joining our team shortly.

Lisa x

Thanks for all the applications for the postions on the new Design Team. We are currently looking at all the applicants and a decision will be made very shortly. Keep checking back to see if you made it…

Lisa x

The deadline is almost upon us. Only 2 more days to get your applications in.

There have been plenty of really talented appliatant - it’s going to be hard to choose. Though I may add a couple of extra DT members so keep sending your applications in!

Lisa x

Exciting news at Easy Craft Projects, with all the new changes coming soon - a new design, our new online classes & a brand new forum - we are looking to extend our design team.

We are looking for talented crafters to join our team. There is no need for previous DT experience, just a passion for what you create - we will choose based on your crafting ability. Whether you are a papercrafter, love working with textiles or enjoying getting messy with paints, we would love to see your application.

We are also accepting international applicants - so it doesn’t matter where in the world you are located.

As a member of the DT, you will be asked to:

• Provide 1 project a month (due on the 1st day of each month).
• Contribute reguarly to the forum, posting at least 10 times a week.
• Promote Easy Craft Projects on your personal blog and in online communities you belong to (as allowed by their terms and conditions.

You will be signing up for 6 months, after that the Design Team will be re-evaluated.

In return, you will receive:

• A gift voucher to an online crafting shop for each month’s work.
• An online bio on the Design Team page of Easy Craft Projects.
• Links to your own blog on the design team page of ECP.
• A specially designed banner with your name and blog url at the top of each of your projects.
• From time to time our sponsors also send our design team craft products to put together projects.

We get well over 2000 hits a month here at Easy Craft Projects (increasing each month) and your name and blog/website link will be well publicised with your projects.

As being part of our Design Team, you may also get the oppurtunity to become one of our online class instructors. This will include even more benefits for you.

TO APPLY:

Send an email to info@easycraftprojects.net including:

• Your full name and location.
• A brief bio about yourself - what you do for a living, your family, your hobbies, how long you’ve been crafting etc.
• A list of crafts you feel confident to produce projects about.
• Photos of 3 different projects.
• A list of online communities you are part of.
• Any other design teams you are on (if applicable).
• Link to your own blog, website, online gallery.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 28th June. Those accepted into the design team will be notified by email and an announcement will be made on Easy Craft Projects soon after.

If you have any questions, please email us at info@easycraftprojects.net.

Lisa x

Take a look at this cute birdhouse project from Deanne at Easy Craft Projects.

Lisa x

We’re taking a look at two of Erica Knight’s newest books – ‘Beads & Buttons’ & ‘Natural Nursery Knits’.

Beads & Buttons

Erica Knight is a well know knitwear and crochet designer. Working for well known fashion houses and designing her own range of designer knitwear, Erica has produced many crafting books since 2000.

‘Bead & Buttons’ is her first venture into the world of jewellery making to create 25 projects incorporating some of her well known techniques.

Split into 3 sections – playful, natural & vintage - there is a project for most handmade jewellery lovers. Some of the projects are a little more complex than the others but on the whole this is a book ideal for beginners to the beading world. The book also includes an introduction with detailed descriptions on materials and the basic techniques needed.

Each technique is accompanied by illustrations which as well as adding a unique pretty look to the book, are very useful in understanding some of the more complex instructions.

Each project is also accompanied by the same illustrations, a complete materials list and a full page colour photograph of the finished piece of jewellery.

We had a go at the ‘double button and glass bead bracelet’ on page 78 - part of the playful collection. It was a simple project to follow but looked really effective once finished.

As people who like unique jewellery, this book and it’s projects are right up our street at Easy Craft Projects. They are modern with a vintage twist. Although some of the materials aren’t readily available locally, there is a list of suppliers in the back of the book to help you track down all the materials you need. Overall we would highly recommend this book.

Beads & Buttons is available for £12.99, published by Quadrille.

Natural Nursery Knits

Our second Erica Knight book is Natural Nursery Knits. This is a collection of 20 hand knit projects for newborn babies – all made using organic or sustainable fibres.

Just from looking at the front cover you can see how beautiful this book is. The natural pastel shades of colour make you want to pick this book up. The book begins with an introduction to the natural fibres used in the projects. The main portion of the book is split into two sections – Natural Nursery Collection and Natural Nursery Patterns.

Natural Nursery Collection is page after page of beautiful photos of the projects & closeup photos of detailing on the projects. Mixed in with these pictures are some of natural settings – the sky and a rose for instance. It feels like you are looking through a catalogue and choosing what to buy - we think this is a very nice touch and adds something a little bit different. Each project photo has a page reference to the instructions & patterns to allow you to find them easily.

Natural Nursery Patterns is exactly what it says – the patterns and instructions for each project. Each project is set out with easy to follow instructions, an introduction and some more photos on a few projects. Each page is edged with a pastel shade of colour which adds a little whimsical touch to the book.

Whilst so many people will love the items made in this book, this really is a bok aimed at people with previous knitting experience and not beginners. Our advice – go and find someone who can knit to make the items for you so that you can still enjoy them!

We would certainly recommend this book to anyone who has or knows someone with a newborn and would like some natural items for their baby.

Natural Nursery Knits is available for £16.99, published by Quadrille.

Karen has a brand new jewellery making project online. Following from her cluster ring, this necklace uses a similar technique to produce this very pretty necklace.

Why not choose some coloured bright beads and get into the summery mood a little early, or choose some pastel shades for a gorgeous spring necklace.

Lisa x

Take a look at some of our new Spring projects…

Andrea’s stationery set. Add a splash of colour and some cute designs to your stationery. Ideal as a gift for someone special.

Deanne’s Easter card. Deanne shows you how to create a simple Easter card with some cute designs.

Or you can add a little colour around your home with some paper flowers. Get your children to help you make them and sit them in a little pot on the windowsill without having to remember to water them.

Lisa x

Goodbye to this lovely lady. She’s been with us since almost the beginning and has provided us with so many inspiration projects that I know you’re going to miss Anna as much as we are.

A huge thank you Anna. We wouldn’t be where we are without you. And I know all the team at ECP want to wish you all the best in your future projects!

Lisa x

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